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Iowa vs Maryland for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$81
IA
vs
$50
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
IA
vs
4-8 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$81
IA
vs
$210
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Maryland
Total Fees $81 $50
Application Fee $81 $50
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $210
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $31 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $50
vs Iowa ($81)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $81
vs Maryland ($210)

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